Agreed. We need some more colors.

@@matthewbutler3513 Glad to see I'm not alone on that one!

thanks for this good video kevin. i actually like that honda doesnt often make changes. this means that i can still find a 2018 cb650 leftover for a good price. imagine how little i would have to spend on a matte blue 2020 cb300?

I feel like if Big Red is only going to offer 1 color on a model, it needs to be red, or the classic honda red, white, and blue.

@@Pharto_Stinkus you should see the cb1300. beautiful in red white and blue. i think its only available in europe and asia.

Thanks for sharing, always cool to hear from current owners! You're spot on, I've done that in the past with my bikes and ship over plastics in a color that wasn't offered here. That's one upside to the CB300R too is that you don't have a bunch of plastics to replace if you want to change colors so it's a heck of a lot cheaper than it would normally be. I'm with you on that one, the matte red is B-E-A-UTIFUL! Nice work on the mods too, that's a major part of the fun is making it your own with a few things here and there.

How is the fuel efficiency on it? I know nothing about bikes, but thinking about it.

@@MotorsportCreative honda says 85 mpg

Heck yeah, always cool to hear from current owners so thanks for posting up bud! Stay safe out there ;)

I like your thinking! The 250 / 500 and now 300 / 500 classes made a lot more sense years ago but with everyone else changing it up, Honda really needs to reevaluate their offerings IF they want to stay competitive... Otherwise sales will continue to dwindle for the CBR300R etc as its just not able to compete anymore against the other guys that were once in its class. It's wild how much these segments have changed over the last decade and the next couple of years will be interesting to see as I think the CBR400R that was recently announced may be making its way to America...

Just tweak the 450 engine that is used in CRF450R produces 55hp - the bike would still be light and reliable.

@@HondaProKevin and then what, the Grom grows to a 250 or 300? Then we're right back where we started.

@@willyjimmy8881 lol exactly! I didn't say I agreed with where things may be heading, I'm just speaking from a sales point of view as so many people these days will say for example: Well, the Ninja is a 400 and how is Honda going to compete with them only offering their small package in a 300. I liked it the way it was originally when Honda had a 250 / 500 / 650 and then you hopped up to their supersport lineup, you had a few options and each one was a good stair step from the next. Now, we're starting to blur those lines and some of them just won't be feasible to keep around if you upgrade the smaller ones too much because then what's the point of having said model. People decide how this all pans out based off what they buy and don't buy so it's going to be interesting over the next few years to see what happens with these segments.

@@igor1467 While I love that idea because that engine is a BEAST and it would be stupid fun! It's just too high strung and was never designed to log mile after mile without a lot of maintenance and upkeep, the amount of money it'd take in R&D to remedy that they could design something that would be an all-around better package while still pumping out some horsepower. Honda is the best engine builder around, they could do it if they wanted to but the do they want to is the question.

Heck yeah, that's the most common response out of owners! Thanks for sharing as it's always cool to hear real world feedback. Sadly, it all boils down to emissions. This engine doesn't meet the latest Euro regulations so it's not being imported anymore. They did just update the engine in India to comply with their latest regulations for 2022 among other changes so there's a possibility it may return but it's a long shot as I'm not sure how theirs compares to yours in how strict it is etc.

The CB300R is back this year. At least here in Belgium. Great to see it again and we get 4 different color schemes too he he he. Edit : also has anti-dribble/assisted clutch now.

I just bought the new CB300R (2022 model) in Candy Red and I am running it in. It is ideal for driving in the city, especially filtering through stationary traffic in Bangkok being narrow, short wheelbase and steep forks giving it a short turning circle.

Oh yeah, it's B-E-A-UTIFUL in person! Pictures and videos just don't do it justice and the way it changes depending on the lighting is killer. I hope Honda throws this Matte Pearl Blue paint on some other bikes in the near future but in the meantime, they need to be working on some other color options for this platform lol!

@@HondaProKevin do you know anything about when the yellow color comes out in the USA?

Thanks as always bud!

What about side stand kill switch ?

Glad to see I'm not alone on that thought!

Does the CB500X suspension fit on CB300R out of the box?

That's quite the change in bikes going from the CB650R to the NC750X DCT haha! Like you said though, the NC may be less sport but when it comes to traveling and as a bike to commute with etc, the NC is hands down the best option and even more so when you throw in that DCT transmission! I gotta agree with you on the leg positioning of the 300 compared to the 650 too but I've seen some say the opposite, it goes to show we're all different in what we like that's for sure haha! Always cool to see people from other corners of the world so thanks for sharing bud and for watching too ;)

Oh wow, talk about some bad luck man! Hate to hear that whole mess kept you from being able to snag what you really wanted. It's wild how different the laws can be from one country to the next and here in good ole "Murica", anyone can walk in and buy a 200+ horsepower bike lol. I've seen first-hand how bad those outcomes can be from people getting on bikes they had no need to be on and can definitely understand a tiered licensing setup but having the freedom to do what you want is nice, there's no denying that. Heck yeah, congrats on the new Grom and as a fellow owner of the new platform, I feel your pain on the whole stud spacing killing some of our BBK options in the future. It's going to be interesting to see how the aftermarket companies out there tackle getting more horsepower out of this platform and just how capable it really is on making numbers compared to the previous gen.

I really like the matte black with silver accents personally. Thinking about picking one up as a second bike

@@hellraiserrec19 I agree. Blue and bronze are gorgeous to me but I'm not one bit mad at the 2022 color scheme. I suits the bike really well

100%! Speaking of the Grom, have you seen the CB300R with a set of 12" wheels from a Grom on it? I wanna ride it lol!

@@HondaProKevin No, I have not seen it, searched but nothing. By the way, I have enjoyed watching you duding up that Grom, I love it, unfortunately something that small is out for me, most of the folk in this neck of the woods drive F-250's with glass packs and are dreaming that they are at Talladega, and I don't want to become their latest hood ornament. Is there a custom market for the CB300R like for the Grom's?

​@@harrisodell8081 Here's a couple pictures of one in the last post on this thread: www.hondagrom.net/threads/cb300f-into-a-grom.42494/page-2 | There was one at Barber Small Bore last year but sadly my hard drive crashed and lost all the footage, I've got to say it looks better in person than it does in the pics lol. Heck yeah, really appreciate the support on not only these videos but also my Grom stuff too. Ahh, yeah it's definitely not a bike for everyone and every area as like you said, it's borderline dangerous when you're running around a pack of F-250's at Tally lol. The aftermarket for the CB300R isn't quite what the Grom is, due to just how stupidly popular the Grom is on a worldwide scale BUT this CB300R is a lot more popular than the CB300F which has led more companies to offer more products for these. The aftermarket support is a pretty good here in the states but even larger overseas so if you do search for stuff, make sure to open up your browser to pull in from other corners of the world and you'll find even more cool stuff to flip through.

@@HondaProKevin Thank-you Kevin for the info, that 300r with those Grom wheels would be a hoot to ride. This for me is something to consider. I love these small bikes; they are just plain fun. I remember when Honda had all the crankshaft problems with these 300's and they fixed them all. Honda is the best!

It doesn't matter

I'm still surprised we haven't seen the CB500F transition over to the newer Neo Sports Cafe styling like the rest of the CB-F models that went to CB-R like this CB300R, CB650R, CB1000R etc.

While a gear position indicator isn't big on my list of needs, it definitely spoils you and with today's tech it should definitely be a standard feature and thankfully Honda is starting to throw it on more and more models. Heck, even the cheapo Grom has one now so it should be on just about everything and I'd say we'll probably see one on this model's next refresh for sure. lol yessir, Honda could stand to do better on a lot of their seats so they don't feel like you're sitting on a 2x4 after an hour.

Honda India launched their 2022 CB300R and it does come with a gear indicator. Not sure why the US doesn't get it.

The stock seat is actually incredibly comfortable. I have one. Rode 200 miles a day for work on it. Never once had a single complaint about the seat.

Wow that's amazing! I don't know how this seat would be comfortable. I sat on it for just a few seconds and it was absolutely noticeably terrible.

Get one from eBay for $30. Really doesn't look bad if u hide the wires

Small world man! Oh yeah, it's nothing but a big toy store for sure. I just need to hit the lotto so I can turn it into my "garage" lol!

Thank you, appreciate the kind words ;)

Exactly! Oh yeah, Honda could stand to find some ways to drop a few pounds on some of their models but it's difficult when it comes to keeping the price points down too. Best of luck on convincing the wife, that's always a fun task lol! I'm lucky I get to use the excuse that it's for "work" and that's why I need more than one lol!

If you don't mind me asking... How come? Is it just because of the styling of the CBR over the CB or is it something else?

@@HondaProKevin With the CB300R you're paying more for less except for a nicer digital speedo display. CBR300R is better beause: 1. Larger 13L fuel tank so further distancing on an already fuel efficient bike. 2. Windshields help alot when its, raining, windy or cold making the ride alot more comfortable. 3. Pillion seat and its storage 4. The pillion seat handles - helps pillions but also the rider to pivot the bike 360° around on the kickstand or assist non-confident riders putting the bike on stands to do chain maintenance without dropping the bime 5. Licence plate holder is nicer on the cbr250/300r. 6. The styling.. I personally own one and despite these being slow bikes the CBR300R is a very beautiful looking bike that has always been a head turner at the set of lights and ive had many compliments from kids and teenagers telling telling me they love the look of the bike, to rev it or to do a wheelie. The only negative is having to take the fairings off for a service but thats the dealerships problem to worry about not mine 😁

@@bign1667 everytime I take my cb300r out ppl ask about it or say it looks sweet. I guess it's personal preference. To me the cafe style at this size cc fits a bit better. The cbr300 looks like it should go really fast but it doesn't lol

Heck yeah! If you don't mind, let me know your thoughts after taking her for a spin as I'd love to know if the difference is noticeable compared to your 2021 there in India.

@@HondaProKevin For sure mate. I think what I meant to say is the 2022 model (it’s Euro5) is what the dealer promised so I’ll let you know how that goes.

What did you decide on?

America will right?

Only the big-wigs could really answer that question but if I had to guess what some of their reasons are, it boils down to R&D costs and the way markets have been shifting over the last 10-15 years. I love a V4 but most people don't care if it's an inline-four, V4, triple, v-twin, parallel-twin or a single etc. You'd be surprised at just how many people that buy motorcycles don't understand the differences between them, us real enthusiasts do of course but we're in the minority. Building a V4 costs a good chunk of change and that results in it carrying a hefty price tag compared to a similar bike with a different engine configuration and if people just see price tags, they go for the cheaper one 9 out of 10 times and especially when the vast majority of them don't care or understand the style of engine used in the bike. Pair all of that up with the push towards electricity and sadly, I think we're going to see a lot of cool engine development go bye bye in the future just like what we've seen from auto manufacturers. Instead of creating new engine tech, they're slapping turbos on tiny / boring engines with no character while they bide their time until everything is electric. I don't know though, I could ramble on about all of this for hours but I don't want to bore you more than I already have lol ;)

@@HondaProKevin your right. Oil is never going away. It’s still by far the cheapest way to go. It’s the climate change idiots who believe anything they’re told ! V4, shaft drive can’t be beaten in my opinion. I had my V65 for nine years and except changing the oil and maybe a tire, they are maintenance Free ! I loved it!

Oooo, I like your thinking and haven't seen anyone do that one one of these!

You say that, but... I've rounded off before, and people came at me about rounding it off. It's a lose lose no matter what I do lol!

@@HondaProKevin Tell them to eat dirt.

That's just the way the numbers come together when they figure out the bore / stroke they want to use. It's like that on a lot of models, they round up because it sounds better than calling it a CB289R ;)

Yessir, gotta love those latest Euro regulations! Fingers crossed the CBR400R platform makes its way across the globe with a CB400R following suit so you guys can get a smaller CB / CBR again.

In some corners of the world it has been dropped but thankfully not everywhere as it's a cool little bike!

Oh yeah, if you're strictly staying on the street and don't "need" the extra umph that the CB500X offers, I'd take the CB300R to rip around town on and back roads with any day of the week all while keeping a couple thousand bucks in the bank that you were able to save in the process! You'll feel like your riding a Cadillac compared to your CX but those were pretty peppy back in the day so I'd try my best to ride one of the new 300 & 500 models before you pulled the trigger just to make sure you're happy with the overall performance from the engine. The 300 is a decent hp drop from where you're at now BUT shaving off almost 150 pounds makes a big difference in its power-to-weight ratio.

I'm only 60kg. and take off from red lights leaving almost everyone behind(unless there are turbo charged cars or much bigger bikes). It corners well and I do corner a lot. It's quite twitchy(trail only 93mm) at very low speeds and need some getting used to. Higher speeds are abut right in cornering for my likes.Brakes are quite powerful. Handlebars are too wide for my small frame and give me a backache, I need to change them. I own this bike for just a month now. Good for smaller built riders. I lowered the seat height by about 2" as I tip-toed at red lights and felt unsafe.

This bike is perfect around town.

@@jordankelly4684 what about for commuting on freeways?

@@westwood3286 yep, this was my concern too. My daily commute is about 20 miles on highway with 70mph limit. Probably be a great choice for urban dweller though, or if you live in the town where you work.

Yessir, you can pull a fuse and disable it but then of course that brings on other problems lol ;)

A full exhaust switch deleting the cat would do that .

@@joecamel6835 what does exhaust have to do with displacement?

Sadly, nope... That's one of my next videos though haha! For quite some time now we've been the last to get updates on a lot of models and last to get certain models as well. Beggars can't be choosers though I guess as we're lucky to get what we do lol!

It does matter in india

Not the USA spec 2022 CB300R but the 2022 CB300R I covered in this video does: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLCAZ8-q0dPMmqs.html

I'm sorry but I don't know for sure on that one ;)

Nope, you will get used to it after a while.

Like Marley said, no gear position indicator on this one. I wouldn't say one is a necessity by any means so don't let that hold you back if you like everything else about the bike ;)

Nothing wrong with that bud, different strokes for different folks ;) Husky has a homerun with that platform in my opinion, got to ride one not too long ago and loved that thing. Plus it and the Vitpilen just look cool as hell!

@@HondaProKevin yup, looks are definitely on husky’s side. I really like Honda but in this particular model i feel it lacks on something husky’s duo have, besides more power by almost the same prize.

@@COYGunners ya I agree with you only problem is that there are so few husky dealers. It's a good 3 hour drive to the nearest dealer so it's not worth it... So not much choice except stick with Honda on this one. Yes that husky is cool as hell though.

@@spikespiker731 I agree, specially in smaller cities Husky dealerships are scarce.

We'll see it on the next round of updates to this platform as India just got a gear position indicator on their 2022 CB300R so ours will be right around the corner ;)

$30 from eBay. Best money I've spent on it so far. U can hide the wires and it doesn't look bad at all. I stuck mine beside the temp gauge right onto the screen protector I have on the dash so I can remove it one day if needbe

lol yessir, makes you scratch your head on that one! Thankfully you're not swapping out a battery all the time but still...

A couple years later - I traded in my 2017 CB300F ABS in Silver / Neon for a new 2024 CB300R ABS in Pearl Dusk Yellow. I like it. In 2023 Honda made some tweaks to the engine to make it compliant with stricter Euro 5 emission standards, added a gear indicator to the digital display, and a slipper clutch to help with downshifting (which is really smooth). These have now flowed into the US market. It now comes in two colors - Yellow or Black. As you note, the frame is completely redesigned from the predecessor CB300F and CBR300R and it's a little over 30 lbs lighter. The result is that it's really nimble. The CB300F fealt a bit more planted, the CB300R feels more flickable, a bit more fun. The new seat is definitely more comfortable and is a big improvement over the earlier CB300F (which, after an hour and a half in the saddle, felt like sitting on a board). Honda also improved the kickstand height / angle. The only cons I've found with the CB300R are 1) The screen of the digital display is very soft plastic and scratches easily if you so much as touch it with a key. This is an issue because the key hole is right below it. (I bought a clear aftermarket gauge protector for $9, which seems to work); 2) One's right heal hits / rests against the exhaust cover if you try to flat-foot the peg (I got used to this almost immediately and naturally adjusted my foot angle); 3) Having to remove the tank shroud to access the battery (not that big a deal in practice in your own garage, just something you have to plan for. The tank is on a hinge and the battery cover flips up to provide a prop for it, which helps); 4) Having to disconnect the negative battery cable (after removing the tank shroud and raising the tank) in order to remove a plastic safety plate in order to access the positive terminal (This one seems like a needless pain, safety over-kill - you actually have to disconnect the battery (requiring a clock reset) just to check that the positive cable is tight with a screwdriver, something you should be doing a couple times a year. You'll definitely want to install an SAE Battery Tender harness on this bike). While the copper colored wheels are beautiful, any chain splatter and dirt clinging to it does show much more than with black wheels. (They wipe clean easily with a little kerosene on a rag and will encourage you not to over-apply chain lube.) Those few cons all relatively trivial in the overall scheme of things and are dwarfed by the many pros. All in all, the CB300 is a great platform and the newer CB300R is a wonderfully fun and flickable bike to ride on back twisty roads. Its got a smooth power band and delivers 75 or 80 mph on a highway when it needs to.

Don't have any of those around here but thanks for the suggestion ;)

Bajaj is garbage.

lol you're not wrong on that one! It's all about styling these days over comfort and I can't blame them as styling is what sells bikes 99% of the time.

@@HondaProKevin I find it funny you say that because I hate the look of it, especially the long ridiculous thing that hangs way out to hold the tail lights and plate. I don't know how much it is helping sales in the U.S. motorcycle sales have been dropping off since they started this kind of styling. I guess they love it overseas.